Pungara Fruit Live Plant (Garcinia macrophylla)

Garcinia macrophylla (Pungara), a Garcinia species, is indigenous to South and Central America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guyanas, as well as the Caribbean nation of Trinidad. It is an evergreen tree that reaches heights of 8 to 12 metres and has stiff, leathery leaves. Within the fruit’s natural territory, it is particularly well-liked. It is frequently collected from the wild, but it is also occasionally cultivated, particularly in backyard gardens, for the fruit that is heavily traded in local markets. Fruits can be consumed raw or turned into jam. The white, auricular pulp has a subacid, sweet flavour. The fruit is about 8 cm diameter, rounded-conical, pointy at one or both ends, and has a thick, yellow skin that is often smooth but occasionally rough and filled with viscous yellow latex.

Common Name: Pungara, Bacuripari

Botanical Name: Garcinia macrophylla

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4-5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate